How far is Waukesha, WI from East Troy, WI?

The driving distance from Waukesha, WI to East Troy, WI is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.01 mi
00h 30m
Flight
17.94 mi
28.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.94 mi
Kilometers
28.87 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.01 mi
Kilometers
33.81 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Troy
Wed, Aug 12, 10:59 AM CDT
Return by in Waukesha
Wed, Aug 12, 11:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waukesha
2026-08-12T10:29
Arrive East Troy
Wed, Aug 12, 10:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Waukesha
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Vernon
WI

Town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From Waukesha
10.5 mi
00h 15m
To East Troy
10.5 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Aug 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Aug 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Waukesha and East Troy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waukesha and East Troy.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1469 ft · 44 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North West Avenue

    2.3 mi · 6 min · North West Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Les Paul Parkway

    1731 ft · 33 sec · Les Paul Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 164

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 164

  5. 5

    Continue on Big Bend Drive

    2383 ft · 51 sec · Big Bend Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 43 South: Beloit

    1706 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 20: East Troy

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    58 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Street

    72 m · 5 sec · North Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    525 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto County Highway ES

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway ES

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Division Street

    65 m · 5 sec · Division Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    65 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Church Street

    59 m · 5 sec · Church Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukesha and East Troy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
11.8 mi · 56%
State Highway 164
4.29 mi · 20%
North West Avenue
2.31 mi · 11%
County Highway ES
0.96 mi · 5%
Big Bend Drive
0.45 mi · 2%
Les Paul Parkway
0.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Merge slight left

11.5 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
00h 15m from Waukesha
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waukesha and Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waukesha to East Troy?

The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Waukesha and 10.5 miles from East Troy.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Waukesha and Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Vernon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vernon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vernon.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

27 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

31 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

35 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

64 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waukesha and East Troy. Straight-line distance: 17.94 mi (28.87 km).

Waukesha

#1 Waukesha

City in and county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population8,939
Coordinates43.0116800, -88.2314800
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
East Troy

#2 East Troy

Village in Walworth County, Wisconsin

Population4,058
Coordinates42.7852900, -88.4051000
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Waukesha (-88.23148, 43.01168)
End: East Troy (-88.4051, 42.78529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.81 L · about $2.79
Round trip
$5.58
1.48 gal · 5.62 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.79 $5.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.15 $6.29
Premium $4.65 $3.44 $6.89
Diesel $5.30 $3.92 $7.85

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Aug 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Waukesha and East Troy. The current time is 10:29:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.